J 2. Approval of a Revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Downtown Business Association to Perform Maintenance Services in Downtown Culver City. City Council and Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item Report City of Culver City California Meeting Date: 06/16/08 AGENDA ITEM: JOINT ITEM: Approval of a Revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Downtown Business Association to Perform Maintenance Services in Downtown Culver City. Contact Person/Dept.: Todd Tipton Glenn Heald Fiscal Impact: Yes Phone Number: (310) 253 5783 (310) 253 5752 General Fund: Yes No Item Number: J 2 No X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Downtown Business Association (06/11/08); Chamber of Commerce (06/11/08); Master E Mail Notification List (06/11/08). Action Item: Attachments: X Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld (06/05/08) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (06/12/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/11/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/12/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council and the Culver City Redevelopment Agency approve a revised Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) with the Downtown Business Association (the DBA ) to provide general maintenance services in downtown Culver City ( Downtown ). BACKGROUND: In early 2007 the DBA began discussions with staff about the possibility of the City and Agency entering into a contract whereby the DBA would provide maintenance services in Downtown. The DBA believes they can subcontract with a maintenance provider to provide existing services and possibly provide additional services as well for the same cost the City and Agency currently expend. As well the DBA believes they are better prepared to respond to various issues that arise as they are concerned only with Downtown whereas City staff is responsible for services throughout the City. This arrangement is advantageous to the City and Agency because it shifts oversight and accountability for the management of services to the busines...
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